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Virtual mailbox, virtual office or P.O. box?
There's more than one way to give your company a US address. Here's what each one actually gets you.
The short answer
A virtual mailbox gives you a street address and shows you your mail in an app. That's exactly where Prima starts: an address on Biscayne Boulevard, a photo of every envelope, scans and forwarding, from $39 a month. The difference is what's behind it. Our own team handles your mail in an office building, and when you need more, the same address grows into a virtual office with a Miami phone number, packages, proof of address and meeting rooms. A home address or a P.O. box can work too, with real limits, and the table shows them.
Side by side
| Home address | P.O. box | Typical mail service | Prima Offices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The address | Your street and apartment number | PO Box and a number, not a street address | A street address with a box number, often at a pack-and-ship store or mail center | 2125 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 300 #1234, in an office building |
| Keeps your home address private | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| A street address | Yes | No | Yes, with a box number | Yes, with your mailbox number |
| See your mail from anywhere | Only if someone at home opens it | No, you collect it at the post office | Envelope photos and scans in an app | A photo of every envelope in the app, scans and forwarding |
| Who handles your mail | Whoever is home | You, at the counter | Staff at a third-party location | Our own team, in the building |
| Letters on the entry plan | — | — | Often a monthly item limit | No limit on letters received |
| Packages | Yes | Mostly USPS only | Usually, sometimes for a fee | Up to 5 or 15 a month (Business and Executive) |
| Form 1583 (the US postal form) notarized online | — | — | Often an extra fee | Included in every plan |
| Miami phone number | — | — | Usually not included | Business and Executive, forwarded to your phone |
| Meeting rooms and day offices | — | — | Usually none | In the same building |
| Proof of address | Your own bills | Varies | Varies | Service agreement (Business and Executive) |
| Support | — | — | Often English only | English, Spanish and Portuguese |
| Price | Free | Depends on the post office and box size | Depends on the provider | From $39 a month |
Which one fits
Your home address or a P.O. box may be enough if
- You live nearby and collect your own mail.
- Nobody asks you for a street address.
- Privacy isn't a concern, or you only need to receive letters.
Prima fits if
- You want a virtual mailbox with a real Miami street address and people who handle your mail.
- You live abroad or travel, and need to see every envelope as it arrives.
- You may want a phone line, packages or a meeting room later, without changing your address.
This page describes P.O. boxes and mail services in general, not any specific company. Features and prices vary by provider, so check what each one includes.
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